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Summer 2010 Contents
A Johnson C. Smith University
Magazine
SUMMER 2010
jcsu.edu
Greetings,
PRESIDENT
Ronald L. Carter, Ph.D
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EDITORIAL TEAM
With each passing day,
it never ceases to
amaze me the amount of progress we have made
at Johnson C. Smith University as we focus on
being Charlotte’s Premier Independent Urban
University. From a successful 2nd Annual Arch
of Triumph Gala benefitting our scholarship fund
to the Belk Foundation’s substantial gift for our
retail management program, JCSU is shining
brightly in the Charlotte community. Our
students are stellar in their own right—original
thinkers with a passion for success and no fear of
professional limitations. Faculty’s commitment to
applied research and innovate teaching methods,
as well as staff support, ensure that our students
have every opportunity to excel academically
and that their “Smith Experience” will be one
they cherish for a lifetime.
Smith is on a journey to greatness and with
continued support of alumni and friends we
will reach this destination. One important stop
along the way is civic engagement. JCSU’s
partnerships with community organizations
will expand exponentially. To illustrate, we
hosted the Rabin-King Initiative, a cultural dialog between the Jewish and African American community.
In addition, our inaugural Foster Care Conference brought human service professionals and young people
who have aged-out of foster care together for dynamic workshops and panel discussions.
In closing, I must say I’m honored to serve as your president and that I do not take lightly the awesome
responsibilities bestowed upon me. Challenges might lie ahead as our institution continues to grow, but
if we work together towards a common vision of greatness, we can achieve anything.
Publisher:
Benny L. Smith, APR, MMC
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o n the co v er
Former Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza
Rice delivers the commencement speech
to the Class of 2010.
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Editors:
La Vondra Farquharson, MA
Benny L. Smith, APR, MMC
Charlotte’s Premier Independent Urban University
Cover Story
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Features
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2nd Annual Arch of Triumph Gala
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Alumnus Makes Significant Difference
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JCSU Student Achievements
Class 2010 Commencement
Mother and daughter graduate; Dr. Condoleezza Rice tells
graduates to find their passion.
An outpouring of generosity benefits JCSU Fund.
John Cureton visited JCSU as a child and continued the
relationship as a committed alumnus.
Students put forth effort and win honors, first place awards, cash
awards, internships and scholarships.
Co v e r S t o ry
Class of 2010 Commencement: A Family Affair
By Benny L. Smith, APR, MMC, Public Relations Director
When Rasheedah Alexander’s
daughter, R’Ameerah, told her
that she was not interested in
continuing her freshman year
at Anderson University, she
made her daughter a promise
— continue to pursue a degree
somewhere and the mother
would go back to college.
‘‘My
daughter reminded me that I
didn’t finish college, so she assumed it would
be fine for her to stop as well,” Alexander
said. “So I told myself that I had to get on it.
I couldn’t argue with that.” The mother then
secretly applied for enrollment to Johnson
C. Smith University during the spring 2007
semester without telling her daughter. Her
daughter decided to enroll at JCSU in the fall
of that same year after taking summer classes.
“I think I told her a couple of days before
registration that I was going to be a student at
Smith as well,” Rasheedah said.
The two didn’t just complete their degrees.
Both finished with honors and earned
the highest grade point averages in their
departments. Daughter R’Ameerah said she
didn’t like going to school with her mom at
first, but that shortly passed and she was ‘fine
with it.’ Actually, it helped both of them
because the daughter’s strength is math and
the mother’s strength is English.
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SUMMER 2010
The Class of
2010 is one of the
largest classes
to complete their
degrees at Smith.
“We helped each other a lot,” the daughter said.
The Alexanders were just two of 221 graduates
who received their bachelor degrees May 3, 2010,
on the Eddie C. McGirt Field inside the Irwin
Belk Complex. It was the second consecutive
year that students graduated at JCSU bringing
the traditional occasion back to campus.
The Class of 2010 is one of the largest classes to
complete their degrees at Smith. The largest class
was 2003 with 237 graduates. Class valedictorian
and JCSU tennis standout Jason Stuckey gave an
up-beat and inspiring seven-minute speech to
his classmates.
“Class of 2010 we have made it,” Stuckey said.
“Over the past few months, I know we have
all had some shaky days and thought we would
never see our dreams come true. We must never
forget that if we can believe it we can achieve it.
God would not bring us into any situation if he
could not bring us through that situation.”
Former Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice
followed Stuckey as the commencement speaker.
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Co v e r S t o ry
Graduates interact with African stilt walker.
Dr. Condoleezza Rice addresses the Class of 2010.
She told the graduates they should find their passion, commit
to reason, reject false pride, be optimistic, and work to advance
human progress.
Rice, now a political science professor at Stanford University,
recalled romping around the JCSU campus as a young girl while
her father, the late Rev. John Wesley Rice, attended a minister’s
conference. Rice’s father is a 1946 graduate of JCSU.
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SUMMER 2010
Valedictorian Jason Stuckey delivers his speech.
JCSU President Dr. Ronald L. Carter and JCSU Board of
Trustees Chairman Parran Foster presented Dr. Rice with the
honorary Doctorate of Laws degree before she spoke to the large
crowd. Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary of the Office of
Postsecondary Education Dr. Leonard L. Haynes III also received
a Doctorate of Humane Letters.
“Johnson C. Smith University has made a lot of progress,” Dr.
Rice told her audience, “but I think it’s kept the same heart
and soul.”
She said that after graduating, many students focus just on
landing a job or going to graduate school and their dreams are
left aside dwindling. She told them to find their passions and
vigorously go after them.
“I don’t mean any old thing that interests you, or something you
could or might do,” she said. “But that one unique calling that
you can’t do without.”
Rice spoke of her own early aspirations to become a concert
pianist. But after realizing that her talents were limited, she
said, she discovered Russian studies, which eventually led her
to the highest levels of government. She compared her passion
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Co v e r S t o ry
CLASS OF 2010 VALEDICTORIAN
& SALUTATORIAN PROFILES
Salutatorian: Nikki L. Boston
Rasheeda Alexander (second from left)
poses with her mother and daughter,
R’Ameerah.
Her grandson, Charles
Donaldson, is a fifthgeneration student who has
matriculated through JCSU
going back to 1877 when
“Your passion may be hard to
his great great grandfather,
spot,” she told the graduates.
Louis Benjamin Funderburk,
“But keep an open mind and
graduated. He was followed
Julien Polk (left) and sports information student assistant, Terica Peay (right) are
keep searching.”
by William Funderburk
all smiles during commencement.
who finished in 1915, then
After her speech, she
Dr. Maxine Funderburk Moore who finished in 1965. Moore’s
received a thunderous applause from the hundreds of attendees
daughter, who is also Donaldson’s mother (Monique Donaldson)
and steadily watched as each graduate walked across the outside
attended JCSU but because there were no programs in her
stage to get their degree.
particular major she had to transfer.
for Russian studies to finding
love: “I couldn’t explain it,
but it felt right.”
In addition to the Alexanders receiving their degrees, there
was another JCSU family connection that most of the audience
didn’t know was unfolding before their eyes. JCSU English
professor, Dr. Maxine Funderburk Moore, watched as her
grandson and great-grandniece (Moore’s sister’s granddaughter),
Jae Hargett, walked the stage to receive their degrees.
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SUMMER 2010
“Our family has always been Smith grounded,” Dr. Moore said.
“We all knew that when we finished high school, JCSU was
next. Once we attend JCSU, we knew that we had the needed
tools to go anywhere we wanted to in life.”
Valedictorian: Jason Stuckey
SALUtATORIAN: Nikki L. Boston
VALEDICTORIAN: Jason Stuckey
Major: Information Systems Engineering
Major: Political Science
Degree Earned: Bachelor of Science
Degree Earned: Bachelor of Arts
Hometown: Vidalia, Georgia
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
What’s next?
Working for Vanguard Group in Charlotte,
NC, then pursue graduate school in Pa.
What’s next?
Law school at Indiana University Maurer
School of Law, Bloomington, Ind.
Describe your JCSU experience in
one word and explain:
Unforgettable . . . There have been so many
people I have met and so many opportunities
and doors that have been open due to my
experiences and education at JCSU.
Who would you like to thank?
My friends, professors, family, my brothers and
parents. They all played a large part in helping
me become a high achiever in the
classroom.
Who would you like to thank?
I would like to thank God first and foremost, my
family that did believe in me, and all the people who
thought I wouldn’t make it, they have been the fuel
to my flame and this is only just the beginning.
Q City Metro.com contributed to this story.
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Fe at u r e
Second Annual
The
The
Arch
of
Triumph
G °A°L°A
Johnson
C. Smith
family
wishes to
thank everyone who took part in the
2nd annual Arch of Triumph Gala.
The outpouring of generosity will
benefit the JCSU Fund which raises
needed funds for scholarships, teaching
and learning initiatives, and programs
vital to providing a quality educational
experience to JCSU students. This
year’s gala raised over $200,000 and
nearly 800 guests were in attendance.
Lael Clark(’10) and Senator
Christopher Smith (’92) serve as
mistress and master of ceremonies
We also would like to extend a special
Thank You to our presenting sponsor,
Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Company, as
well as to our gold, silver, bronze and
table sponsors for their phenomenal
The
support.
Again, we appreciate your continued support of Johnson C. Smith University
and look forward to seeing everyone next year at the 3rd annual Arch of
Triumph Gala on April 16, 2011.
Johnson C. Smith family wishes to
thank everyone who took part in the
2nd annual Arch of Triumph Gala. The
outpouring of generosity will benefit
the JCSU Fund which raises needed funds for scholarships, teaching
and learning initiatives, and programs vital to providing a quality
educational experience to JCSU students. This year’s gala raised over
$200,000 and nearly 800 guests were in attendance.
We also would like to extend a special Thank You to our presenting
sponsor, Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Company, as well as to our gold,
silver, bronze and table sponsors for their phenomenal support.
Tim Newman, CEO, Charlotte Regional Visitors
Authority, and Tami Simmons, Senior Vice
President, Wachovia, A Wells Fargo Company,
bring greetings
Again, we appreciate your continued support of Johnson C. Smith
University and look forward to seeing everyone next year at the 3rd
annual Arch of Triumph Gala on April 16, 2011.
Dr. Magdy Attia and Parrin L.
Foster III, Chairman, Johnson
C. Smith University Board of
Trustees, enjoy the evening
Dr. Ronald L. Carter greets Charity Perkins and Jeri Krentz at The Duke Endowment table.
Miss JCSU 2009-10,
Raechelle Sawyer and
Royal Escort Tremayne
Higgins
Do you know this
couple? (see them on page 24)
Triumph recipients (L to R) John Crosland, Jr., Bertha M. Roddey, Pettis B. Norman, and Wintley A. Phipps
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(L to R) Linda Bailey; Gerald Johnson, Publisher, The Charlotte Post; Carolyn Flowers, CEO, Charlotte Area Transit System
SUMMER 2010
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Admin i s t rat i o n
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Meets with Students
The JCSU Family welcomed Malcom-Jamal Warner to campus. Warner is best known
as the fun-loving “Theo” on the hit 80s sitcom The Cosby Show. Warner met with JCSU
drama students
along with students
from the Northwest
School of the Arts in
an informal setting.
Students had the
opportunity to ask
questions about being
both in front of and
behind the camera.
SMITH NOTES
Warner’s professional
acting career spans
over 20 years. He
also has used his
JCSU alum Robert N. Issac talks with Warner.
artistic talents behind
the camera as a director. Warner’s most recent acting role is on the hit comedy, Sherri. In
addition to acting and directing, he is an accomplished jazz musician.
JCSU Hosts Jewish/African American Dialogue
Johnson C. Smith University, Temple Beth El, Community Relations Council of the
Jewish Federation, and Temple Israel hosted a Jewish/African American Dialogue in
support of the Rabin-King Initiative on the campus of JCSU.
Ambassador Reda
Mansour, consul
general of Israel
to the SE, and Dr.
Lawrence Carter,
dean of the Martin
Luther King Jr.
International
Chapel-Morehouse
College were the
featured speakers.
Mansour and Carter,
two visionaries
with a passion for
Ambassador Mansour shares his vision with the audience.
bridge building,
created the Rabin-King Initiative. Mansour and Carter are encouraging a new generation
to work collaboratively and peacefully. “Johnson C. Smith and the Jewish community
of Charlotte have planted the seeds of a powerful partnership — from a shared summer
lecture to joint worship on the Sabbath of Martin Luther King Weekend to a collaborative
course currently being offered at JCSU on African-American/Jewish relations,” remarked
Rabbi Judith Schindler, Senior Rabbi, Temple Beth El. “We can learn from the lives
and teachings of King and Rabin and from the vision of Ambassador Mansour and
Dean Carter so that stronger bridges of connections can be created. Our partnership can
serve as a model for ways in which relationships between minorities can bring healing,
understanding and positive change to our city.”
The overall goal of the Rabin-King Initiative is to celebrate the rich history of African
American and Jewish collaboration by drawing upon the legacies of Nobel Prize
laureates Yitzhak Rabin, prime minister of Israel, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
civil rights activist.
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SUMMER 2010
JCSU President Hires and
Promotes Staff
Dr. Helen Taylor
Caldwell
Dean of College of
Professional Studies
JCSU named Dr. Helen
Taylor Caldwell as the
dean of the College of
Dr. Helen Taylor
Professional Studies
Caldwell
in February 2010. Her
permanent appointment came eight months
after she was appointed interim dean of the
program in 2009. Dr. Caldwell is currently
an associate professor of social work and
served as the previous faculty senate leader.
As the dean of the College of Professional
Studies, Dr. Caldwell joins the Council of
Deans and the Administrative Council.
The College of Professional Studies
includes the following: health and human
performance, business administration and
economics, education, and social work. Dr.
Caldwell earned a master’s in social work
from Rutgers University and a Ph.D. in
urban higher education from Jackson State
University.
Dr. Caldwell now serves as chief
administrative officer of the College of
Professional Studies and provides overall
supervision and direction to the myriad of
functions performed within the college.
She reports to the president.
Cathy Hurd
Associate Dean of the
Metropolitan College
Cathy Hurd, formerly
executive assistant
to the president for
administration, has been
Cathy Hurd
promoted to the position
of associate dean of the Metropolitan
College. She brings to the position a
registrar and human resource manager
background. Her primary responsibility
in the new position will be to build
its academic program, assist and hire
staff with the college, recruit students,
maintain student records, and coordinate
registration and other engaging adult
learner activities. Hurd has worked with
the University since January 2009.
She obtained her undergraduate
degree in business management from
Coker College. She also earned a
Master of Science in higher education
administration from Capella University.
Hurd is pursuing a post master’s
certificate in enrollment management
as well as her Ph.D in higher education
administration from Capella University.
Hurd is a native of Smithfield, Va.
Rixon Campbell
Executive Assistant
to the President
Rixon Campbell,
formerly FDY Inc.
business development
and training director,
Rixon Campbell
has replaced Cathy
Hurd as the new executive assistant
to the president for administration.
Campbell has worked most of his
career in the hospitality/food
service industry in leading positions
with FDY, Inc., Livingstone College,
and Darden Restaurants. He also served
as a hotel & restaurant management
instructor at Katherine Gibbs College
in New York.
Campbell obtained his Bachelor of
Science from Bethune-Cookman
University. He received his Master of
Science in organizational management
from St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn,
N.Y. He is completing his Doctor of
Business Administration from Argosy
University in Atlanta, Ga. Campbell’s
experience in hospitality management
will strengthen the University’s goal of
providing optimal customer service.
Gregory Harris
Chief of Police
Chief Gregory Harris,
a full-time instructor
and faculty member
in the criminal
justice department at
Gregory Harris
South Carolina State
University officially began on February
15, 2010. JCSU made the announcement
Thursday, February 4, 2010, during a
special meet and greet session which was
well-attended by faculty, staff, students,
and the Charlotte community.
Chief Harris brings nearly 21 years of
domestic, international, public, private
and government management expertise
to JCSU. He has served as chief of
police for the second largest Division
I university police department in the
state of South Carolina and special
agent senior /narcotics agent for the
Georgia Bureau of Investigations. He
was the director of state and private law
enforcement agencies of various sizes in
cities such as Atlanta, Ga; Marietta, Ga;
Columbus, Ga; Orangeburg, S.C. and
Clemson, S.C. Chief Harris also directed
security efforts for a parking venue
during the 1996 Centennial Olympic
Games and managed security operations
at the 2007 democratic presidential
Debate held at South Carolina State
University.
Chief Harris is a 1994 graduate of Saint
Leo University, where he received a
Bachelor of Arts in criminology (magna
cum laude). He received his master’s in
public administration from Kennesaw
State University in 1998.
George G.
Harris
Dean of Enrollment
Services
As the dean of
enrollment services,
George Harris serves
George G. Harris
as the chief records
officer (registrar) and provides oversight
and administrative leadership for several
of the University’s key enrollment
management units (admissions, financial
aid, and registrar offices). He is also
responsible for engaging visionary,
entrepreneurial, and strategic skills and
abilities to foster an innovative, resultsoriented recruitment and enrollment
program for the University.
Harris has 22 years of managerial
experience and has served 15 of those
years in higher education administration.
He also has served our country as a
member of the United States Marines
Corps Reserves. Harris received
his Bachelor of Science in business
management from Shaw University and
a Master of Divinity from Jacksonville
Theological Seminary.
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Philan t h r op y Philan th r o py
Alumnus Stays Committed to JCSU
By Marguerite Williams
By Karen Lawler, Director of Development
W
hen John Cureton first walked on the Johnson C.
Smith University campus, it was the beginning
of a wonderful relationship that thrives to this
day. He came to JCSU
from Oxford, N.C., where he was the
only child of parents who believed in
the value of education. His mother
was a graduate of Bennett College in
Greensboro and served as an elementary
school teacher in their hometown. His
father graduated from North Carolina
A&T State University and owned and
operated his own business for 50 years
in Oxford.
Mr. Cureton remembers Oxford
as a “vibrant, dynamic little town,
principally known for tobacco
warehouses. It was a lively place to grow
up, with an almost even mix of black
and white people. I received a good
education at the Mary Potter Academy,
a Presbyterian boarding school with kids
from all over the world.”
Conn. His professional work experience spans over 40 years
in human resources management, labor relations management
and psychiatric social work, for companies such as Philco-Ford
Corporation, Sybron Corporation,
Heublein, Incorporated, and United
States Tobacco, Incorporated.
John Cureton graduated from JCSU in 1960.
He committed to JCSU at an early age through his trips to
Charlotte to visit his father’s three sisters who studied at the
University. “Charlotte was already like my second home, and my
aunts kept Smith close to my heart during my growing-up years.”
At JCSU, Mr. Cureton was greatly influenced by one of his
professors, Dr. John Law, who taught psychology and was
oriented to the field of social service and dedicated to serving
mankind. Upon graduation in 1960, Mr. Cureton went to work
at the New York State Department of Mental Hygiene as a
social worker. He pursued a National Institute of Mental Health
scholarship and attended graduate school in psychiatric social
work at the University of Pennsylvania, after taking courses in
the subject at Adelphi University. After completing a year, he
embarked on a new area of interest in human resources.
“I didn’t just want to help people stay in the welfare system,
but rather I wanted to help them get off of it and become
meaningfully employed. The areas of human resources, then
called personnel, and labor relations allowed me to do just that.”
Mr. Cureton earned a graduate degree in organization
development and behavior from the Austin B. Durham School
of business administration, University of Hartford in Hartford,
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Giving Societies Inductions
In August 1963, Mr. Cureton made
what he calls “the best move of
my life,” when he married Carolyn
Bethea from South Carolina. They
traveled the world over and lived
in big cities from New York to
Connecticut, but they visited the
Carolinas every chance they got.
A son and his family live in East
Norton, Pa. and a daughter and her
family live in Peachtree City, Ga.
“We settled in Cary and are making
the transition to retirement, but
we’re far too busy with our church,
organizations and memberships to
think of ourselves as truly retired.”
JCSU has remained an important part of Mr. Cureton’s life.
“I stayed in touch with the school and even did some special
programs there, during my work years, with the Black Executive
Exchange Program (BEEP). I spoke with students about
opportunities in business and industry. Also, we offered
summer and sabbatical work to professors to introduce them
to various fields.”
He and his wife are glad to be closer to Charlotte now. They
enjoy visiting the campus. “My instructors and professors were
warm and available to students. It wasn’t like they talked down
to us, but they were open to questions and conversations. It was a
participatory learning environment and I cherished that. Under
Dr. Carter’s leadership, I feel that the University will continue
to flourish. It’s a beautiful place to visit and we really have fun at
football and basketball games, too.”
On
April 18, 2010, Johnson C.
Smith University celebrated its 143rd
anniversary during the annual Founders’
Day celebration. Newly elected Mayor
Anthony Foxx was the keynote speaker.
Foxx, whose family members graduated
from JCSU, reminded members from the
class of 2010 of JCSU’s rich legacy in the
city of Charlotte and nationwide.
The theme of legacy was continued as
JCSU inducted its newest class of 1867
members. The 1867 Giving Societies
were established in 2003 to honor the
University’s most generous individual
donors since the beginning of the 21st
Century. The 1867 Giving Societies
recognize the philanthropy of alumni
and friends who have made personal
sacrifice to strengthen the University.
The Giving Societies, which recognize
donors making cumulative gifts of
$10,000 or more since January 2000,
have grown to 194 lifetime members.
If you have questions regarding the 1867
Giving Societies, please contact Ms.
Karen Lawler at 704 330-1418 or
via e-mail at klawler@jcsu.edu.
April 2010 Inductees:
Biddle Society
Myers Society
In honor of Major Henry Jonathan Biddle
whose gift helped establish the University.
Cumulative gifts ranging from $500,000 –
$999,999
Dr. Clarence D. Turner ’37*
In honor of Col. William R. Myers’ gift of
eight acres of land to establish a permanent
site for the then Biddle Memorial Institute.
Cumulative gifts ranging from $25,000 –
$49,999
Dr. Rhyn H. Kim
Mrs. Wilhelmina P. Kimpson ’56
Trustee Willie C. Martin ’71
Mr. Aaron L. Reynolds ’67
Dr. Thomas Wright, Jr. ’62
Golden Bull Society
In honor of the University’s mascot, the
Golden Bull, the embodiment of pride,
spirit, and association to Johnson C. Smith
University.
Cumulative gifts ranging from $100,000 –
$499,999
Mrs. Floretta D. Gunn ’39*
Duke Society
In honor of James B. Duke, who included
Johnson C. Smith University in the
Duke Endowment in 1924.
Cumulative gifts ranging from
$50,000 – $99,999
Mr. Roy Arnold*
Ms. Christy Shelton Bryant ’75
Mr. John P. Cureton ’60
Mr. James Lee Greene ’67
Mrs. Shirley Means Greene ’69
Trustee Shirley J. Hughes
Trustee Gregory W. Norwood
Mr. Jacob Thompson
Dr. & Mrs. Spurgeon Webber, Jr.
Mr. Rudolph C. Worsley ’55
Mr. Cureton is quite busy with many organizations, especially his
fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi, and his local chapter of the Tuskegee
Airmen. Members of the Airmen clubs are interested in aviation
and in introducing students to the disciplines of engineering,
science and math. One can’t imagine a better person to inspire
young people to pursue the kind of education that allows them to
fulfill their interests and their dreams, the kind of education that
he found at Johnson C. Smith University.
Sanders’ Society
In honor of Dr. Daniel J. Sanders, the
first African- American President of
Johnson C. Smith University.
Cumulative gifts ranging from $10,000 –
$24,999
Dr. Boisey O. Barnes, Jr. ’64
Mr. Haywood Curry, Jr. ’64
Mrs. Elizabeth Ross Dargan
Mr. James Ely III ’88
Mrs. Vernilla Glenn ’44
Ms. Marguerite D. Greene ’66
Mr. Johnny Hall ’82
Dr. Stanette Hall ’81
Mr. J. C. Haynes ’64
Mrs. Dorothy Baldwin Latimer ’74
Mr. Thomas Latimer ’73
Mrs. Mae W. Little ’64
Mr. Norman Little ’66
Mrs. Henrietta M. Motley ’54
Mr. Charles E. Motley ’53
Mr. Alton P. Myers ’75
Mrs. Joyce M. Sheppard
Reverend James E. Simmons ’71
Hon. Sandra Townes ’66
Mrs. Bertha B. Woods ’64
* Deceased
2010 inductees were presented with medallions from Dr. Ronald L. Carter.
SUMMER 2010
JOHNSO N C. SMITH UN IVERSITY
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S tud ent Achie v eme n t
JCSU Makes Top
100 Degree Producers
Ranking
SMITH NOTES
Johnson C. Smith University has secured
a high ranking in Diverse Issues in Higher
Education Magazine 2009 “Top 100
Degree Producers” for African Americans
undergraduates majoring in computer science
and information systems. JCSU ranked
34th among the top degree producers in the
nation, according to a study published in
a recent edition of Diverse Issues in Higher
Education. According to the Diverse Issues’
website, institutions that are “Top Degree
Producers” are ranked according to the total
number of degrees awarded to minority
students in all disciplines as well as in specific
disciplines. Data from the United States
Department of Education is used to compile
the results.
JCSU Introduces New
YouTube Channel
Johnson C. Smith University has an official
YouTube channel - JohnsonCSmithU! The
channel is collaboration between the JCSU
public relations department and the James B.
Duke Memorial Library. JohnsonCSmithU
is a place to display campus events,
lectures, and to share with the world all the
opportunities that JCSU has to offer.
Among the videos available on the site
include: the new JCSU branded commercial
with comments from our students and faculty,
an excerpt from Chattie Hattie’s talk about
her experiences as an African American
female DJ in Charlotte, speeches from the
2010 Arch of Triumph Gala, passport to the
world performances, and the beautiful music
of Destined 2 Praise – a choir comprised of
JCSU students. JCSU students currently
are acting as writers, actors, directors and
producers of a video series to teach their
peers about library policies. These videos
will be educational and fun as well as a great
way for JCSU students to show their creative
abilities.
As the site expands, JCSU will join YouTube
EDU – a YouTube site that showcases work
from universities including Morehouse,
UNC, and Stanford among many others.
The site is available at http://www.youtube.
com/user/JohnsonCSmithU. Remember to
subscribe to keep up with events!
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SUMMER 2010
JCSU Student Achievements
JCSU Senior
Receives
Student Service
& Leadership
Award
B
riana Fisher, senior criminology
major, received a $500
cash award at the annual
Distinguished Partners Organization’s
gala on October 10, 2009. She was
nominated by Dr. Antonia Mead. Dr.
Ruth L. Greene is the Honors College’s
university advisor for this award.
As a student in the Robert L. Albright
Honors College, Fisher has served
on the Judicial Board at JCSU. She
was the recipient of the 2008 and
2009 W.T Morris Scholarship. She
is a member of Alpha Phi Sigma
Honor Society, Pi Gamma Mu Honor
Society, and Psi Chi Honors Society.
To learn more about the Distinguished
Partners Organization, visit http://www.
distinguishedpartners.org/
JCSU Student
Wins Poster
Contest
M
ichelle Jackson, a junior
biology-chemistry major
from Denver, Colorado,
recently was awarded first place for her
poster presentation at the Historically
Black Colleges and Universities –
Undergraduate Program (HBCU-UP)
National Research Conference. The
competition was held October 29 –
November 1, 2009, in Washington,
D.C. Michelle completed her research
at the University of Virginia last
summer, and competed with 360
undergraduate student presenters
from approximately 75 HBCU-UP
programs across the country. Michelle’s
presentation “Investigating Factor
Deficiency and Platelet Function Using
Sonorheometry: Study of Patients
with Coagulation Disorders” earned
her first place in the technology and
engineering division for her research
in biomedical engineering. Please join
the College of STEM in congratulating
Michelle on her accomplishment.
JCSU Senior
Receives
Vanguard
Award
J
unior and senior Student Support
Services students participated
in an essay contest sponsored
by Vanguard. The students wrote
about healthcare in relationship to
their particular majors. Out of the
submissions received by James Saunders,
Director of Student Support Services,
Jessica Jones, a senior majoring in social
work from Washington, D.C., was
unanimously selected winner. Jones’
essay argued that healthcare reform
will bring about a better United States
through the provision of affordable high
quality health coverage.
“Vanguard is pleased to support
the high-achieving students of our
neighbor, JCSU, because we believe
that today’s students are tomorrow’s
leaders,” said Kassandara Timothy,
Vanguard Retail Resolution Services.
Jones was presented a $350 award.
Vanguard’s community outreach team
offers this award yearly.
JCSU Fraternity
Wins CIAA Step
Show
has completed a summer internship with
Homeland Security and has served as
manager of the JCSU Women’s Basketball
team for two years. Ary’s current GPA is
3.89.
ongratulations to JCSU’s Chapter
of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.!
The chapter’s step team was the
fraternity winner of the annual CIAA Step
Show. After tireless hours of practicing
their precision moves, the team rose to
the occasion beating four step teams from
other CIAA colleges and universities.
The team also won the 2009 JCSU
Homecoming Step Show and the S.C.
Upstate Homecoming Step Show earlier
this year. Go Golden Bulls!
Yoo, rising senior, is a criminology major.
Her short-term goal is to obtain an
internship with the North Carolina State
Bureau of Investigations. She is certified by
the U.S. Marine Corps and is a member of
the U.S. Army National Guard. Her long
term goal is to become a special agent in
a federal law enforcement agency. She is
involved in community service with the
Moore Foundation in Charlotte. Yoo’s
current GPA is 3.95.
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The Shropshire/Richardson Trustee
Endowed Scholarship serves as a positive
résumé builder and has assisted a number
of students in completing their degrees
over the years. Ary and Yoo will each
receive $3,000 for the 2010-2011
academic year.
Two JCSU
Students Awarded
Shropshire/
Richardson
Trustee Endowed Psychology Major
Selected for
Scholarships
he Board of Trustees subcommittee Summer Research
interviewed two stellar candidates
Program
for the annual Shropshire/
T
Richardson Trustee Endowed Scholarship.
Criteria for the scholarship include GPA,
campus participation, and community
involvement. This year’s recipients are
Marie Ary and Jin Yoo.
Ary, a rising senior, is a computer science
informations systems major. She has
published two poetry books entitled
Reflections of My Smiles and Growth in My
Life & Spirit. She is a member of various
honor societies such as the National
Society of Collegiate Scholars and
Sigma Tau Delta English Society. She
M
onique Kelly, psychology major,
was selected for the University
of Michigan Summer Research
Program. The UMICH Internship
Program consists of learning technical data
processing components and participation
in the I Summer Program of Quantitative
Methods of Social Research. Kelly also
will complete a research project that will
result in a poster presentation at a regional
conference.
Students are assigned two mentors: a data
processor and a member of the UMICH
faculty. Mentor assignments are customized
based on the information students shared
during their application and interview
process. Previously, three psychology
students who participated in this program
were later accepted into Ph.D. programs at
UMich after graduating from JCSU.
Williams Honored
With Community
Impact Student
Award
N
C Campus Compact honored
Johnson C. Smith University
student Devo’n Williams with its
Community Impact Student Award.
During the NC Campus Compact
conference, Williams presided over
a workshop entitled, “Why Students
Should Learn Chess.” Williams’ workshop
explained how teaching chess to children
can help them become more analytical,
patience and focused at an early age.
NC Compact is a coalition of 42
universities and colleges in North
Carolina, joining almost 1,200 institutions
nationwide that are dedicated to
promoting community service, civic
engagement, and service-learning in
higher education. Elon University serves
as the host and fiscal agent. JCSU has
been a member since 2003. The yearly
Community Impact Student Awards
recognizes students for providing
significant, innovative contributions
to campus-based efforts to address
community needs.
This year’s conference, held at Western
Carolina University, welcomed members
of JCSU’s SGA and NC ACT Scholars
Program: Jermaine Gassaway, Erica Hilton,
Mecia Moore, Angela Hames, Donisha
Barnes, Mikkita Stevens, Marie Ary
and Williams. JCSU staff members, Ms.
Sherrill Hampton and Ms. Angela Jeter,
accompanied the students. Congratulations
Devo’n on a job well done!
JOHNSO N C. SMITH UN IVERSITY
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Sp o rt s
2010 JCSU SPRING
SPORTS WRAP-UP
By Lamont Hinson, Director of Sports Information
Softball
Johnson C. Smith softball finished the season
18-23 overall and third in the CIAA after
tournament play. J.C. Smith nearly tripled
their win total from last year this season. Their
third place finish is the highest since 2008
when they fell in the championship game.
Junior catcher Samantha Smith (Whiteville,
N.C.) was named to the All-CIAA first team
and All-Tournament team this season.
Women’s Tennis
The Golden Bulls finished the regular season
14-11 overall, 12-3 in the CIAA, and placed
third at the CIAA Tennis Championships.
Senior Jae Hargett (Minneapolis, Mn.)
and junior Tyra Breaux (Baltimore, Md.)
were selected to the All-CIAA team, while
freshman Samantha Barnes (Hampton, Va.)
was named CIAA Rookie of the Year.
Men’s Tennis
The Golden Bulls completed their season at
20-6 overall, 9-3 in the conference, and finals
runner-up in the CIAA Championships.
Senior Jason Stuckey (Cincinnati, Ohio) and
Aaron Hutcherson (Cincinnati, Ohio), along
with junior Jamil Jones (Atlanta, Ga.) were
selected to the All-CIAA team. Sophomore
McKenzie Bean (Hamilton, Bermuda) was
named CIAA Rookie of the Year.
Men’s Golf
The Johnson C. Smith University men’s golf
team finished in eighth with a 101-over, 389
after the first day of the 2010 CIAA Golf
Championships hosted at the Cardinal Golf
Course in Fort Lee, Va.
Sophomore Carleton Beamer (Galax, Va.)
leads the Golden Bulls shooting 16 over (88),
followed by junior Antonio Hall (WinstonSalem, N.C.) who shot 21 over, 93. Also in
the clubhouse with a 27 over, 99 after the
opening round is freshman Chris Coates.
Men’s Track and Field
JCSU men’s track and field team placed
second with 96 points at the 2010 CIAA
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SUMMER 2010
Outdoor Track and Field Championships
held at the Virginia State University
Track Complex. Junior Leford Green
(St. Catherine, Jamaica) earned his second
consecutive conference MVP award, this
one shared with Johnny Shuping from St.
Augustine’s College.
Seven student-athletes qualified for the
2010 NCAA DII Outdoor Track and Field
Championships .
Women’s Track and Field
The Johnson C. Smith University women’s
outdoor track and field team recorded 145
points for third place at the 2010 CIAA
Outdoor Championships at the VSU Track
Complex. Junior Shermaine Williams (St.
Andrew, Jamaica) pulled off the major upset
of the championships powering to victory in
the women 100m final with a time of 11.67,
PB. Williams’ time defeated Barbara Pierre
(St. Augustine’s), who is the No. 2 ranked
sprinter in Division II track and field.
Five student-athletes qualified for the
2010 NCAA DII Outdoor Track and Field
Championships.
Lennox Graham Named
CIAA Indoor Women’s
Track and Field Coach
of The Year
Graham was CIAA Women’s
Outdoor Coach of the Year
last season
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, in conjunction with the CIAA Track
and Field Coaches Association, has released its
picks for CIAA Indoor and Outdoor Track and
Field Coaches of the Year. Johnson C. Smith
University head track and field coach Lennox
Graham received 2010 Women’s Indoor Track
and Field Coach of the Year honor. This is the
second consecutive yearly award for Graham,
last season he was named CIAA Women’s
Outdoor Track and Field Coach of the Year.
Graham, in his third complete year as head
coach of the Lady Golden Bulls, finished
this year’s indoor season at the fourth place
spot – guiding five women’s team members
to the NCAA Division II National Indoor
Championships in Albuquerque, N.M. All
five claimed All-American honors.
Green (50.29, PB) represented well with
a second place finish to Jonny Dutch of
the University of South Carolina in the
Championship of America 400m hurdles
event. Green remains at the top of the
NCAA Division II rankings in the event.
The JCSU women’s indoor track and field
team took home second place with 87
team points in the 2010 CIAA Indoor
Championships, only behind St. Augustine’s
College (first) with 124 team points. During
the events, junior Shermaine Williams
landed MVP honors for the running
events with 27 points.
The 4x400m quartet of Winston Brown
(48.4), Akino Ming (45.9), Jamille
Callum (47.9) and Leford Green (45.6)
ran their second school record for the
2010 season finishing sixth in the college
men’s event in 3:07.90. They returned
to place sixth in the college menss
Championship of America 4x400m final.
During the outdoor season, the JCSU women’s
team recorded 145 points for third place at
the 2010 CIAA Outdoor Championships.
JCSU improved by 43 points from their score
in 2009 to finish behind St. Augustine’s (193)
and Bowie State (154).
Select members of the Johnson C. Smith
University women’s outdoor track and
field team competed in extraordinary
fashion at the 2010 Penn Relays. The
team included:
“Wow, this is a great feeling to have our
program recognized two years in a row,” said
Graham. “This is truly a testament that our
program in just three short years has moved
into a positive direction. I would like to thank
everyone for making it possible from the JCSU
administration, to our athletic director Stephen Joyner, support staff, and of course the
student-athletes who continue to work hard.”
Johnson C. Smith University hosted the 2010
NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field
Championships at the Irwin Belk Complex
May 27-29.
JCSU Golden Bulls Track
and Field Performs Well
at 2010 Penn Relays
Green tops in NCAA DII 400m
hurdles
Five members of the Johnson C. Smith
University men’s outdoor track and field team
travelled to the Penn Relays to represent
alongside most of the top universities and colleges in United States and a few international
universities. The University of Pennsylvania
was host to the annual Penn Relays held at
Franklin Field (April 22-24). The JCSU team
included:
Leford Green / Junior / 400m hurdles, 4x400m
Winston Brown / Freshman / 4x400m
Akino Ming / Freshman / 4x400m
Jamille Callum / Freshman / 4x400m
Everette Berry / Sophomore / 4x400m
alternate
Nikki Boston / Junior (graduating this
year) / 400m Hurdles
Rosemarie Carty / Sophomore / 100m
Hurdles, 4x100m
Shermaine Williams / Junior / 100m
Hurdles, 4x100m
Xahnn-Georgia Reid / Sophomore /
4x100m
Monique Kelly / Sophomore / 4x100m
Lakaevia Tyler / Junior / 4x100m alternate
Boston aggravated her ankle condition
and was unable to be competitive in the
400m hurdles. She placed 50th in her
event in a time of 67.75 seconds. In
the sprint hurdles, Carty experienced
difficulty at the first hurdle and did
not finish (DNF) the event. Williams
qualified for the Championship of
America final in the sprint hurdles
for the second consecutive year recording
13.33 (SB). She returned to place eighth
in the final in 13.69 seconds.
The 4x100m relay team of Rosemarie
Carty (St. Andrew, Jamaica), Shermaine
Williams (St. Andrew, Jamaica), XahnnGeorgia Reid (Clarendon, Jamaica), and
Monique Kelly (St. Andrew, Jamaica)
won their heat in 46.07 seconds smashing
the school record. The team placed
24th overall among all participating
universities and colleges. The time
places them third in the NCAA
Division II national rankings behind
Lincoln (Missouri) and Abeline
Christian.
JCSU Athletics Helps
Build Local Elementary
School Playground
Athletics Lends a Helping Hand
T
he Johnson C. Smith University
Department of Athletics along with
JCSU President Dr. Ronald L. Carter
volunteered their time and effort to help build
a playground at the Pawtuckett Elementary
School on Moores Chapel Road. This is
one of many community service projects the
Department of Athletics and their studentathletes have participated in this year. Johnson
C. Smith cares about the well-being of local
youth in hopes that they will have a brighter
future. This dedicated effort demonstrated to
President Carter joins JCSU student-athletes in volunteering their time.
the students of Pawtuckett Elementary the
principle behind coming together and teamwork. The Golden Bulls want to show the community
of Charlotte we value the significance of giving back.
Pawtuckett Elementary School is located in west Charlotte on Moores Chapel Road. Home to
approximately 225 students, Pawtuckett has 12 classes in kindergarten through 5th grade.
“Dr. Ronald Carter has taken the University to another level by putting an emphasis on
community service,” said Director of Athletics Stephen Joyner, Sr. “Our department is devoted
to ensuring that our student-athletes partake in projects such as these in hopes of making a
difference in a person’s life.”
University faculty/staff and student-athletes provided their services from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm.
2010 JCSU Football Schedule
August
28Elizabeth City State
September
2
North Carolina Central
11West Virginia Institute of Tech
18
Brevard College
25Open
October
2Winston-Salem State
9Shaw
16
Virginia Union
23St. Augustine’s (Homecoming)
30Fayetteville State
November
6
Livingstone (Commemorative Classic)
*Home Games in Bold*
Asst. Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator: Greg Richardson
Defensive Line / Recruiting Coordinator: Craig Cox
Offensive line / Equipment Manager: Kevin Thompson
6:00 PMElizabeth City, NC
7:00 PM
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
Durham, NC
CHARLOTTE, NC
CHARLOTTE, NC
2:00 PM
CHARLOTTE, NC
2:00 PM
CHARLOTTE, NC
1:00 PMRichmond, VA
1:00 PM
CHARLOTTE, NC
1:00 PMFayetteville, NC
1:00 PM
Charlotte, NC
Sports Information Director: Lamont M. Hinson
Athletic Director: Steve Joyner
President: Ronald L. Carter, Ph.D.
JOHNSO N C. SMITH UN IVERSITY
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Fac ulty & Staff
Community Participates in
Inaugural Foster Care Conference
Faculty & Staff Achievements
SMITH NOTES
Johnson C. Smith University hosted its Inaugural Foster Care
Conference in conjunction with Mecklenburg County Department of
Social Services Division of
Youth and Family Services.
This year’s theme was
“Great Expectations.”
More than 200 individuals
attended. They included
nonprofit organizations,
community leaders, human
Attendees
take part in panel discussion.
service workers, public
officials, and foster care initiative ambassadors. Anne Holton, former
First Lady of Virginia, delivered the keynote address. Holton also is a
former family court judge and founder of the “For Keeps Initiative” –
Connecting Older Youth to Families.
“The purpose of this conference is to bring together and engage
community membership to educate, problem solve and forge
partnerships to address issues facing children who are aging-out of foster
care as it pertains to promoting independence, self-sufficiency and
development, said Dr. Ronald L. Carter, Johnson C. Smith University
president. “We tagged our inaugural conference “Great Expectations”
because we certainly have the greatest of expectations that collectively
we can and will make a difference in the lives of these youth.”
Attendees had networking opportunities and the chance to participate
in panel discussions. This event was supported by the Annie E. Casey
Foundation.
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Rufus Bostic, Jr.
1949
Thomas S. Burns
1958
Judy Person Butler
1980
Dr. Richard Allen Carroll, Sr.
1934
Norman Fugate Coleman
1952
Idelle Rhyne Coles
1938
Dr. Noble P. Cooper
1950
Billy Joseph Corbett
1974
Anthony Davis
1994
Lucille Long Fulmore
1944
Charles H. Gillespie
1960
Sadie Clark King
1964
Paul Kinney
1971
Elaine Crudup-Livingston
1978
John Jabbo Massey
Philip D. Matthews
1961
Lunelle H. McKenzie
1946
Reverend Dr. John Calvin Miller, Sr. 1943
Dorothy McQueen Morgan
1948
Ruth Goodin Moss
1944
Irene Patricia Blackmon Owens
1956
Althea Patricia Harris Rudrow
1956
James W. Toatley
1943
James McKinley Vincent
1955
Addie Moore Word
1938
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STEM Center Awarded
Grant
T
he University received a $400,000 congressionallydirected grant from Congress after Congressman Mel Watt
brought the idea to their attention. The recent congressional
grant now brings the total amount to more than $700,000 in
committed federal funds to help JCSU’s Homeland SecurityScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Center
(HS-STEM).
The new Undergraduate Research Center for Electronic and
Cyberspace Security will train computer science and engineering
faculty along with students in telecommunications systems,
security and disaster recovery. Both also will research electronic
imaging technologies, electronic and cyber security system
architecture design, analysis for optimum performance, data
mining and analysis as related to national security.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
By Benny L. Smith
This fall, Johnson C. Smith
University secured a historic $5.7
million grant from The Duke
Endowment in the advancement
of the University’s mission to
attract more competitive students.
N
eil Williams, a trustee of the
Endowment, announced the
grant on October 15, 2009, at
a well-attended campus event.
“As President Carter said, ‘This is a good
day at Johnson C. Smith.’ It is a good day
for The Duke Endowment.”
The grant is the largest ever presented to
JCSU from The Duke Endowment. The
gift supports the University’s Metropolitan
College and helps fund the Center for
Applied Leadership and Community
Development. It will also bolster JCSU’s
effort to increase its number of “highlymotivated and highly-talented students.”
“The Duke Endowment is fortunate to have
some resources available,” Williams said.
“And to be able to match those resources
with this institution at this critical part of
its history is really a very exciting thing.”
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Neil Williams, Duke Endowment Trustee, congratulates President Ronald L.
Carter on $5.7 million grant.
James B. Duke established The Duke
Endowment in 1924, naming Johnson
C. Smith University as one of four
institutions of higher education to
benefit annually from the foundation’s
philanthropy. Since 1924, the Endowment
has made gifts to JCSU of more than
$85 million. Located in Charlotte, N.C.,
The Duke Endowment also funds health
care, rural churches and children’s services.
It has awarded more than $2.6 billion in
grants since its inception.
The Metropolitan College, a new dynamic
program that began in August 2009, is
the home for non-traditional students
and working adults. In January 2010, the
college will offer an accelerated evening
class curriculum for its criminology and
social work programs.
In an effort to bridge the gap between
JCSU and the Charlotte community,
the Center for Applied Leadership and
Community Development was established
this past summer. The Center provides
an opportunity for JCSU faculty and
students to work with community
leaders to identify and ameliorate
community issues through research
and active problem-solving.
JCSU President Dr. Ronald Carter said
during the announcement, “The Duke
Endowment makes possible, a margin
of freedom, where we can wake up in
the morning, and say, by God, we will
not scale down the ceilings of our hope,
because now, we have a substantial
opportunity to increase the standards
for admission to the University.”
The support for capacity building allows
the University to significantly increase
the quality of enrolled students; to retain
more students through graduation; and to
better prepare students for graduate school
enrollment and challenging careers.
During the of fall 2009, JCSU deliberately
accepted less freshmen students as part of
its enrollment management plan to admit
students with higher GPA’s and SAT scores.
Since this was the first semester of the
University’s plan implementation, there
was a financial gap. Some of the funds from
The Duke Endowment’s recent gift will
help serve as a financial bridge to that
tuition gap.
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This announcement brought the University
widespread publicity in local, and
regional publications, and in national
philanthropy journals.
“We will continue to move from good
to great in our pursuit of excellence with
this historic gift,” Dr. Carter said.
FA L L / W I N T E R 2 0 0 9
CHARLOTTE’S
SUMMER 2010
The following includes a list of
awards won:
• Bronze Award for the Johnson
C. Smith University Admissions
Student Recruitment “Live on
Your Growing Edge” College
Fair Tabletop Brochure.
JCSU PR and Local
Design Agency Win Five
Advertising Awards
Johnson C. Smith University
and Set?Communicate!, an
educational brand marketing
firm in Charlotte, won five
top national honors from
The Higher Education
Marketing
Report 25th
annual
The Duke
Endowment
educational
Awards $5.7
advertising
Million
to
JCSU
awards.
“We are excited to get these
awards because it supports the
University’s image of becoming
Charlotte’s Premier Independent
University,” said JCSU public
relations director, Benny Smith.
PREMIER INDEPENDENT
URBAN
Faculty and staff were recognized for five years of service.
2010 Service Awards
5 Years of Service
20 Years of Service
Mr. Steven Aycock
Mr. Alexis Bibbs
Mr. Timothy Botic
Mr. Quentarus Brown
Ms. Yvonne Brown
Ms. Elizabeth Cauthen
Ms. Sandra Chamberlain
Ms. Vernika Foster
Dr. Indhumathi Gopal
Ms. Leslie Gutierrez
Mr. Kelly Harris
Ms. Bridgette Johnson
Mr. Ojay Johnson
Ms. Ronice Johnson
Mr. Robert King
Ms. Amy Lionberger
Ms. Laura McLean
Dr. Dawn McNair
Dr. Antonia Mead
Ms. Crystal Ratliff
Mr. Rodney Redfearn
Ms. Rasheda Sykes
Mr. Michael West
Dr. Magdy Attia
Dr. Carole Drew
Dr. Jeffrey Ford
10 Years of Service
Ms. Cathy Jones
Mr. Hasaan Kirkland
Dr. Gregory Thompson
2010 DISTINGUISHED AWARD
WINNERS
PAR EXCELLENCE TEACHING
AWARD
25 Years of Service
Mr. James Cuthbertson
Dr. Sunday Ndoh
Mr. Perumal Thirumurthy
35 Years of Service
Mr. Joseph Majors
40 Years of Service
Ms. Carolyn Smith
Dr. N. V. Desai
Ojay Johnson
SARA STEWART
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
AWARD
Barbara Allen
MOSES S. BELTON DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Barbara Wilks
SIT LUX AWARD
45 Years of Service
Dr. Maxine Moore
Dr. Livinus Uko
LONNIE T. PARKER
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
AWARD
RETIREES
Dr. Eugene Hermitte
Mr. Moses Jones
Tom Nesmith
TRENCH WORKER
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
AWARD
Tim Botic
Dr. Jeffery Ford
Darius Griffin
Laura McClean
Yancy Parker
Barbara Wilks
UNIVERSITY
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2010
AL U MN I N OTE S
R
eunion Weekend 2010 was a great success. JCSU will celebrate the reunion classes ending with ‘1 and ‘6, along
with the Golden Anniversary class of 1961 and Silver Anniversary Class of 1986 on May 6, 2011.
Annually, JCSU recognizes the five-year cumulative giving totals for reunion classes. We recognize the reunion classes’ total
gifts over the previous five years. Totals include the money alumni gave the University and money received as a result of
their efforts. The class of 1960 raised $151,771.13 over the last five years. Congratulations for all your hard work!
ReunionWeekend 2010
The support of our alumni donors makes possible the significant accomplishments of JCSU. We extend our sincerest
gratitude for every generous gift represented.
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Class of 1975Five-Year Giving Total $46,105.50
Class of 1945Five-Year Giving Total $97,700.00
Class of 1950Five-Year Giving Total $27,241.00
Class of 1980Five-Year Giving Total $10,322.50
Class of 1985Five-Year Giving Total $2,847.50
Class of 1955Five-Year Giving Total $100,031.00
Class of 1960Five-Year Giving Total $151,771.13
Class of 1990Five-Year Giving Total $4,080.00
Class of 1995Five-Year Giving Total $6,809.18
Class of 1965Five-Year Giving Total $68,439.00
Class of 1970Five-Year Giving Total $59,738.21
Class of 2000Five-Year Giving Total $15,214.96
Class of 2005Five-Year Giving Total $1,485.00
SUMMER 2010
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A l umn i N o t e s
Did you know this
couple?
(continued from page 10)
James and Shirley Green at the 2nd Annual Arch of Triumph Gala.
J
ames met Shirley during his senior year in
college. She was a sophomore. Their first date
was a disaster, so she changed her routine to
avoid him. He pursued her and apologized.
Flattered by his honesty, she accepted his
apology.
Many, including the residential advisors,
thought their relationship was doomed. Yet,
their romance grew when he spent another year
at Johnson C. Smith . . . compliments of Dr.
Gatherwright. In 1968, he graduated cum laude
with a Bachelor of Science in mathematics and
married Shirley on August 3, 1968.
Shirley earned her Bachelor of Arts in
economics in 1968 from JCSU. In 1971, she
received her master degree in education from
Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa. She
worked as a community organizer and teacher at
the Tanner G. Duckery School for Philadelphia
School District.
Their daughter, Shana, was born in 1972. In
1973, James completed his master degree in
business administration at Temple University.
Their second child, James Jr. was born in 1975.
James joined IBM Corporation in 1978 as
a systems engineer and held management
positions before retiring in 1995. He worked in
the technology field for the Oracle Corporation
and SAP America, Inc. Since 2005, he
has worked as vice president of business
development for Main Sail Group, a consulting
firm based in Cleveland, Ohio.
Shirley began working for the American Cancer
Society (ACS) in 1981 and held various
positions culminating as national director of
Cancer Control Training and Development. She
retired from ACS in 2003.
Shirley and James reside in Ridgeway, South
Carolina. They enjoy family, traveling and
volunteering.
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SUMMER 2010
Alumni on the Move
The following are just a few class notes of JCSU alumni who are on the move in their communities.
If you have information that you would like to include in the next Bulletin, please send Alumni
Affairs Director Ron Matthews an e-mail at rmatthews@jcsu.edu
Rufus H. Foster, Jr.
(’47) was awarded the
Order of the Palmetto,
South Carolina’s highest
civilian honor for
service, by Governor
Mark Sanford on April
10, 2010. Mr. Foster
Rufus H. Foster, Jr. was recognized for his
many years of diligence,
determination, persistence, leadership
and service in several roles and capacities
for the state of South Carolina.
Gwendoline Young
Fortune (’48) announces
the publication of her
third historical novel,
“Weaving the Journey:
Noni and the Great
Grands,” a 21st century
family saga.
Gwendoline Young
Fortune
Clayton M.
Richardson
Clayton M. Richardson
(’52) received the
Algernon Sydney Sullivan
Community Award for
outstanding community
service and volunteerism
at the May 1, 2010,
commencement ceremony
at Coker College in
Hartsville, S.C.
Virginia Peterkin (’67) was presented the
Human Rights Award by the Church Women
United, Columbia Area. She received the
award for leadership service as a mentor and
social activist in Human Rights and Human
Development.
Almeta Ann Johnson (’68) is a candidate
for judge of the Juvenile Division Cuyahoga
County Court of Common Pleas in
Cleveland, Ohio.
Philip Jeter (’71) has
been named the recipient
of the CBS News 2010
Edward L. Bliss Award
for Distinguished Broadcast
Journalism Education.
This award recognizes
an electronic journalism
educator who has made
Philip Jeter
a significant and lasting
contribution to the field of journalism in
the areas of teaching, service and scholarship.
He will receive the award on August 5, 2010,
as part of the AEJMC National Convention
in Denver.
John Joshua Brown, Jr. (’72) received the
Doctor of Education from the University of
South Florida.
Carlenia Ivory (’72)
was recognized by PRIDE
magazine, as one of the
51 most powerful African
American women in
Charlotte/Mecklenburg.
She was awarded the North
Carolina Long Leaf Pine
Award (highest award
Carlenia Ivory
given by the state of North
Carolina for community service) and the
Charlotte Bobcat’s Community Hero Award.
The Oaklawn Recreation Center was renamed
in honor of Carlenia and the late Don Baker.
The center is now called the Ivory-Baker
Recreation Center.
Stephen Brown
Stephen Brown (’74)
accepted a position as loan
review specialist with the
FDIC. In this role, he will
be examining banks as
part of President Obama’s
administration efforts to
maintain a safe and sound
banking system.
Valencia P. Covington
MD (’78) was recognized
by PRIDE magazine, as one
of the 51 most powerful
African American women
in Charlotte/Mecklenburg.
She is the medical
director at C.W. Williams
Community Health Center
Valencia P.
Inc., a federally qualified
Covington MD
health center that provides
comprehensive health care to underserved
individuals located in Charlotte, N.C.
Gloria Swindler Boutte
(’80) received the 2010
College of Education’s
Research Award at the
University of South
Carolina. Annually, the
College of Education
recognizes a recipient for
outstanding research and
Gloria Swindler
Boutte
scholarship. She is the first
person of color to receive this award.
J. Herbert Nelson II (’81)
has been named the new
director of public witness
for the Presbyterian
Church (U.S.A.)
Washington Office. The
Presbyterian Washington
Office is the public
J. Herbert Nelson II policy information and
advocacy office of the
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.).
James Ely III (’88) has been promoted to
the position of vice president, Customer
Development - CVS for Johnson & Johnson
Consumer Sector’s Sales & Logistics Company.
He was most recently the senior director, sales
strategy for Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Global
Business Unit.
Winston B. Crisp (’89)
was named vice chancellor
for student affairs at the
University of North
Carolina Chapel Hill.
Winston B. Crisp
Anthony Holloman
(’93) was selected to
serve as South Carolina
State University’s vice
president for Institutional
Advancement. He will
provide leadership and
expertise for South Carolina
State University’s Office of
Anthony Holloman
Alumni Relations, Office of
Development, Office of University Relations
and Marketing, and Board of Visitors, and
serves as the executive director of the S.C.
State Education Foundation.
Taiia Smart Young (’95) has become
the senior editor of Juicy magazine, a new
publication that will focus on celebrity life,
hair and beauty for black women. The first
issue debuted in May 2010. In addition to her
editorial duties for Juicy, she is the managing
editor of XXL magazine.
Stephen Joyner, Jr. (’01)
was named head women’s
basketball coach at
Winston-Salem State
University.
Krista Terrell (’97) has
accepted the position
of vice president of
public relations &
communications for the
Arts & Science Council.
In this position, Krista will
oversee strategic efforts to
support and advance the
Krista Terrell
cultural sector, extend the
reach of the ASC brand, grow appreciation,
increase participation and support for the
arts and cultural endeavors in CharlotteMecklenburg.
Stephen Joyner, Jr.
Nina Elcock (’04) received a Master of
Business Administration, Executive MBA
Program, at Winthrop University, Rock
Hill, S.C.
De’Shedric Quandreal Boler (’05) received
a Master of Business Administration from
Winthrop University, Rock Hill S.C.
Ralston Mitchell (’99)
was selected and
recognized as a ModernDay Technology Leader
at the 24th Annual
Black Engineer of
the Year Science,
Technology, Engineering
and Math (STEM)
Ralston Mitchell
Global Competitiveness
Conference. Modern-Day Technology
Leaders are men and women of color who
are demonstrating outstanding performance
and will shape the future course of engineering,
science, and technology.
A. Nicki Washington (’00)
released a book “Prepped
for Success: What Every
Parent Should Know about
the College Application
Process.” The book is not
just for parents who have
current seniors, but is
A. Nicki Washington applicable for any parent
with a high school student.
Nichole L. Johnson
(’06) graduated with an
M.D. degree from Wake
Forest University School
of Medicine. She will be
returning to Charlotte to
join the Family Medicine
residency at Carolinas
Nicole L. Johnson, MD Medical Center.
Casarae Gibson (’07)
has been admitted to the
doctoral program in literary
studies with a concentration
in twentieth-century
African American studies
at Purdue University. She
is also a contributing author
for an upcoming book,
Casarae Gibson
“Great Lives from History:
African Americans,” scheduled to be released
in 2011 by the Salem Press.
Zena M. Conway (’08)
received her Master of Arts
in mass communication
arts: graphics design &
journalism from Howard
University.
Zena M. Conway
Crystal Gavin (’08) received her Master of
Social Work from the University Of Michigan
School of Social Work. Her concentration
was management of human services with
a minor in interpersonal practice.
JOHNSO N C. SMITH UN IVERSITY
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Dr. Carter Named Man
of the Year
SMITH NOTES
The National Association of Negro Business
and Professional Women Clubs of Charlotte
named Dr. Ronald L.
Carter its Man of the Year
at their 33rd Founders’
Day luncheon. Dr. Carter
has more than 30 years
experience in academia
both in the United States
and Africa. He also has
a strong commitment to
Dr. Ronald L. Carter
community engagement.
According to the National Association of
Negro Business and Professional Women
Clubs of Charlotte website, their mission
is to promote and protect the interests of
African-American business and professional
women; serve as a bridge, through scholarships,
for young people to enter the professions;
improve the quality of life in local and global
communities; and foster fellowship. Their
national program focuses on health, education,
employment and economic development.
The Belk Foundation
Donates $500,000 for
Retail Management
Endowed Scholars
Program
Katie B. Morris, Belk Foundation, (2nd from left) served as
keynote speaker at the annual scholarship luncheon.
The Belk Foundation awarded Johnson
C. Smith University a $500,000 grant
to enhance its Belk Retail Management
Endowed Scholars Program. The grant will
endow annual scholarships for four students
in the business major who show an interest
in retail management or marketing. JCSU’s
Department of Business Administration
and Economics is planning curriculum
changes to increase student awareness in
the retail industry, attract students to the
retail management concentration, establish
a robust curriculum in retail management,
and facilitate student placement in the retail
industry. Food Lion also donated $250,000
in support of the program.
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SUMMER 2010
Dr. Sharon Raynor Named Mott
University Professor
Assistant Professor of English Dr. Sharon D. Raynor has been named
the Johnson C. Smith Mott University Professor for 2010-2013.
JCSU National Alumni Letter
By James A. Gaither, President, JCSU National Alumni Association
Greetings Fellow Alumni,The Executive Board of the National Alumni
This prestigious honor was given based on her demonstrated expertise
in literature, effective and dedicated teaching, inspirational influence
among students and peers, significant research activities which
advance the art and science of teaching, and service to the University.
Association of Johnson C. Smith University extends our sincere thanks to our alumni family
for your participation and support of the goals of the University and the NAA.
The celebration of the 143rd Anniversary of the Founding of Johnson C. Smith University
was highlighted with the 2nd Arch of Triumph Gala. Our alumni awardees were Bertha M.
Roddey (‘54) and Pettis Norman (‘62). Congratulations! Alumni participation and support of
this event were outstanding.
Dr. Sharon Raynor The three-year appointment carries with it course-release time and a
travel and research stipend. In previous years, Dr. Raynor served as the interim director
of the Honors College (2008-2009) and the department chair of English and foreign
languages at Johnson C. Smith University (2005-2008) and as a lecturer in the English
department at East Carolina University (1997-2004).
The Clinton, N.C. native completed her doctorate degree in literature and criticism at
Indiana University of Pennsylvania in August 2003. She received her Bachelor of Arts in
English and her Master of Arts in multicultural literature at East Carolina University. Her
doctoral dissertation is entitled, “Shattered Silence and Restored Souls: Bearing Witness
and Testifying to Trauma and ‘Truth’ in the Narratives of Black Vietnam Veterans.”
JCSU Grant Writers Honored
The Office of Government Sponsored Programs and Applied Research (GSPAR) and the
Office of Institutional Advancement recently held its annual Grantsmanship Recognition
Ceremony. Faculty and staff were honored for their successful grant writing within the
public and private sectors. Dr. Carter presented plaques for the following awards:
• Grantsperson of the Year Awards – In appreciation for their leadership in grant writing
during Academic Year 2008-2009 – Private – Donald Mager, Ph.D.; Government –
HBCU-UP STEM Program: Magdy Attia, Ph.D.; Ying Bai, Ph.D; Satish Bhalla, Ph.D.;
Lijuan Cao, Ph.D.; Timothy Champion, D.A.; Hang Chen, Ph.D.; Ahmed Faik, Ph.D.;
Soumia Ichoua, Ph.D.; Janice Kennedy-Sloan, Ph.D. and Deborah “Lynn” McRae.
• Rising Star Grantsmanship Awards – In recognition of their inaugural success with
proposal development during academic year 2008-2009 – Private – Harriette Richard,
Ph.D.; Government – Soumia Ichoua, Ph.D.
• Golden Jacket Award – Recognizes faculty or professional staff’s government effort, not
only in their research, scholarship, and public service but also in “paying attention to
the administrative aspects of the grant process.” This award is presented in recognition
of an individual’s devotion to exemplary grant management. Magdalyn Lowe, director
of the Upward Bound Program, received the inaugural “Golden Jacket.” Sunil Gupta,
Ph.D. was this year’s recipient.
• Awards for Title III Program Directors – This award of recognition is presented for
continued stewardship and management of Title III Program activities during the year
2008-2009. Recipients: Magdy Attia, Ph.D.; Andrew “Andy” Berry; Diane Bowles,
Ph.D.; Coyia Curry; Wanda Ebright, Ph.D.; Adelheid Eubanks, Ph.D.; Gerald Hector;
Donald Mager, Ph.D.; Antonia Mead, Ph.D.; John Norris; Kelli Rainey; Virginia
Rowe-Anderson; Stacey Sandeford-Lyons; Keisha Talbot; Gregory Thompson, Ph.D.;
Margaret M. Watson; Christopher Weise, Ph.D.
• Twenty student research scholars presented their posters during the award ceremony.
Each scholar was recognized and received a $50.00 JCSU bookstore voucher.
To the members of the JCSU Class of 2010, congratulations on achieving this milestone. We
welcome you with open arms and encourage you to become affiliated with an alumni chapter
in your area. As you embark upon your chosen careers, remember that the students of Johnson
C. Smith University need your support and encouragement as they pursue their degrees.
JCSU National
Alumni Association
James A. Gaither (’66)
– President
Christy Bryant (’75)
– 1st Vice President
Dorothy Mitchell (’64)
– 2nd Vice President
DeLois (De) Washington (’73)
– Recording Secretary
Peggy Lide (’79)
– Treasurer
James E. Hicks (’76)
– Financial Secretary
Martha Gamble Hall (’64)
– Chaplain
Elijah Washington (’70)
– Sergeant-At-Arms
Franklin D. Colclough (’65)
– Members-At-Large
William Joyner (’62)
– Members-At-Large
Charles Hargrave (’49)
– Members-At-Large
Wanda Foy-Burroughs (’73)
– Members-At-Large
Frank Franklin (’68)
– Members-At-Large
Patricia Owens (’69)
– Parlimentarian
Talmadge Fair (’61)
– Past President
As we conclude this fiscal year, you are reminded that alumni giving and participation remain
key factors for the University’s ranking by various national organizations. We encourage you
to make your contributions before the end of the fiscal year – June 30, 2010. We are counting
on each of you to achieve the 2009/2010 alumni giving goal of $1,000,000 and 26% alumni
participation. Thanks go out to the classes in reunion for your outstanding attendance and
contributions during reunion weekend. We are on target to meet the alumni giving goal, but
the challenge is also to meet the alumni participation goal.
The NAA Executive Committee continues to meet monthly on projects and activities designed to
support the university and alumni. These efforts include:
• Securing contractual hotel accommodations at the Marriott City Center for the CIAA
Tournament.
• Providing continuous hospitality for alumni and friends during Homecoming and CIAA events.
• Representing the NAA at various Major Donor and Community and JCSU Functions.
• Assuming responsibility for Alumni Registration during Homecoming.
• Participating in Chapter sponsored programs.
• Reviving the selection of a NAA Homecoming Queen participation in the parade. Queen is
selected from financial chapters.
• In the process of reviving the JCSU Regions.
Your Executive Board remains focused on our goals and mandates required by our constitution.
We solicite your individual and chapter input and ideas that will further enhance the growth
and visibility of the NAA and JCSU. We renew our request for volunteers to assist us with the
development of a JCSU NAA web site.
Chapters are reminded to continue to provide the NAA and the Office of Alumni Affairs with
updates and schedules of your chapter activities. Chapters’ annual reporting requirements as
outlined in the constitution also are required.
Your support to Dr. Carter and the University goals and objectives for the continued growth of
Johnson C. Smith University is very much appreciated.
We thank you for your confidence in our leadership and welcome your continued support of
the JCSU National Alumni Association.
Very truly yours,
James A. Gaither-President
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Biddleville/ McCrorey Heights
Smallwood/Five-Points
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Third Annual Arch of Triumph Gala
Capps Hill Village
Oaklawn Park
Cindy Park
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Oakview Terrace
Dalebrook
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Seversville
Davis Meadows
Homecoming 2010
Charlotte Convention Center
Slater Springs
Eleanor Heights Trinity
October 22-24, 2010
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